White 1240 manual

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TO CONNECT THE FOOT CONTROL WIRES: • Connect special plug to block on machine as shown in diagram above. • Connect outlet plug to electrical outlet. • When sewing, keep children’s hands away from foot control and wiring. • After sewing, disconnect plug from electrical outlet. TO USE THE FOOT PEDAL: • Begin sewing by turning the hand whe[...]

USING THE EXTENSION PLATE TO ATTACH AND REMOVE THE EXTENSION PLATE: By sliding extension plate on tubular bed, as shown in Fig. 2, engage fittings on plate with pin on tubular bed, and pull to the left to remove the extension plate. LEVELING THE MACHINE • Level your sewing machine when you into the cabinet. UP: Counter-Clockwise DOWN: Clockwise u[...]

FLAT BED SEWING • When the extension plate is attached, you have all the advantages of a flat bed machine for sewing flat items, and for sewing large tubular items such as flared pant legs. • Raise needle bar to highest position and raise presser foot as shown. • The extra lift for heavy fabric makes it easier to place fabric under the presse[...]

CHANGING THE NEEDLE Hat side ___________________ Always make sure needle is straight. To check straightness of needle, lay needle on a flat surface and see that needle is straight and parallel as shown in above diagram. Needle Clamp Screw .— Flat side towards back of machine • Turn hand wheel toward you to raise needle bar to its highest posi t[...]

WINDING THE BOBBIN TO DISENGAGE THE HAND WHEEL: • Hold the hand wheel (1) with left hand, turn clutch (2) counterclockwise with right hand to disengage as shown. TO WIND THREAD ONTO BOBBIN: • Lead thread through spring thread guide (4) and through the hole in Your bobbin from the inside out. Place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft (3). ?[...]

CHANGING THE BOBBIN TO REMOVE THE BOBBIN FROM BOBBIN CASE: • Raise needle bar to its highest position. Bobbin case cannot be removed when needle bar is at low position. • Open shuttle race cover, pull bobbin case latch with two fingers and remove bobbin case as shown above. • Remove bobbin from bobbin case by releasing latch. Notch Latch r p [...]

THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE Pull thread at least 3 inches from bobbin. Insert bobbin in bobbin case so that thread will unravel clockwise. Slot Pull thread into slot of bobbin case Thread as shown in Fig. 2. Tension Spring hole in bobbin case Draw thread under the tension spring and into the fork-shaped opening of the spring as shown in Fig. 3. Pull [...]

p I’ UPPER THREADING 7 • Raise needle bar to its highest position. • Raise presser foot. • Lead thread through top plate thread guide (1) and between tension discs (2). • Pull thread down around arm thread guide (3) and up to take-up lever (4). • Lead thread through eyelet on take-up lever from right to left and down through face plate [...]

TWIN NEEDLE UPPER THREADING I • Follow threading instruction for single needle with these exception. • Place thread, matching or contrasting in color, on both spool pins. • Draw threads through thread guides as normal, but separate the threads at the tension. • Pass on thread through the left disc and one thread through the right disc, • [...]

PICKING-UP LOWER BOBBIN THREAD • Raise presser foot. • Holding upper thread turn hand wheel toward you one rotation. When take-up lever is at its highest position, pull thread to pick up loop of lower bobbin thread. Pull both upper and lower thread “to the left of’ presser foot ap proximately 6 inches. This will prevent jamming. • The amo[...]

ADJUSTING UPPER TENSION • To increase upper tension, turn upper tension regulator to a hig her number. • To decrease upper tension, turn upper tension regulator to a lo wer number. • Turning tension regulator from “0” to “9” will increase tension. Nor mal sewing is performed between “4” and “5” Note: Normal stitches will be pe[...]

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART Mercerized 50 Heavy Duty Mercerized European 30 “A” Silk Synthetic FABRIC NEEDLE (Long Scarf) 130/7J5H THREAD HA x 1 European STI TC H LENGTH DELICATE — tulle, chiffon, voile, fine lace, organdy, lawn, crepe, taffeta 3 70 Fine mercerized 60 — — “A”Silk 1-1/4—1-3/4 Knits — sheer tricot light ball poi[...]

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NEEDLE POSITION AND PATTERN SELECTOR DIAL • Raise needle bar to highest position b turning hand wheel toward you. • Select desired pattern and needle position. • Selector dial can be turned either clockwise or counterclockwise. ZIGZAG WIDTH CONTROL DIAL • For wider zigzag stitch, select a higher number. • When twin needle is used, zigzag [...]

APPLICATIONS OF THE STRAIGHT STITCH S SEAMS T The normal stitch length for most fabrics is 3, but the length chosen should R depend on the fabric and area of usage. Usually, heavier fabrics require longer stitches, and lighter weight fabrics require shorter stitches. For curved seams and bias cut areas use a shorter stitch length to add strength an[...]

ELASTIC THREAD SHIRRING Wind elastic thread onto bobbin, as shown, let ting the thread pass through your fingers. The thread should be wound smoothly without stret ching. Place bobbin in case as usual, being sure that the elastic is drawn through the tension. Use regular thread on the top of the machine. Do a trial run on the chosen fabric to test [...]

• ENDING SEAM/REMOVAL OF FABRIC Stitch to the edge of the fabric, then press the reverse stitch button and backstitch for a few stitches to reinforce the end of the seam. Turn the hand wheel until the take-up lever is in its highest position so that the stitch is completed and the threads will pull freely. Lift the presser foot and remove the fab[...]

SEWING ON BUTTONS Zigzag stitching is a very easy and convenient method of sewing on button without a shank. Place the button so its left hole comes directly under the needle, then gently lower the button sewing foot. Take a stitch in the hole. Raise the needle and move zigzag width dial to the right until the needle comes down exactly over the rig[...]

SATIN STITCHING This is useful for decoration such as tapering, manual designed embroidery, monogramming, and applique. The satin stitch, which is a very close zigzag stitch, is obtained by setting the stitch length as near to “0” as possible without stopping the feeding action. The setting will vary for different fabrics. It may be desirable t[...]

Pattern :/‘V/ Length: 0 Width 15 Feed Dog: Pressure: Darn Foot: None Needle. 2, 1 or 3 FREE HAND MONOGRAMMING For giving garments and linens a personalized touch, first transfer the design to the right side of the fabric. An embroidery hoop is recommended especially for soft fabrics and toweling.ln order to monogram, you must move the fabric sl[...]

GATHERING OVER CORD Ordinary gathering with a basting stitch often breaks while pulling in fullness. A small zigzag across a cord such as crochet thread or carpet thread, gives a much stronger cord for gathering fullness into fabrics. Once the gathers have been stitched in place, the cord can be pulled out in order to eliminate bulk. Pattern: ,A/V[...]

r MENDING A TEAR OR INSTANT DARNING The multiple stitch zigzag provides a strong and easy repair for torn garments. It gives an almost invisible mend, especially when a fine darning thread is used. To mend a tear, hold the torn edges close together and stitch down the middle. If the tear is guided under the slot in the middle of the presser foot, s[...]

Pattern: A/vs Length: % Width: 4-5 Feed Dog: ...bA. Pressure: Normal Foot: All Purpose Needle Position: 2 An unusual way of hemming or finishing edges of tricot or soft knits is by a flutter edge. Hemm ing in this manner is just like overcasting an edge, but the fabric is stretched in back and in front of the needle as you sew. For best results, pu[...]

UNDERSTITCHING FACINGS The multiple stitch zigzag is an excellent choice for understitching and eliminating bulk in facing seam allowances. After attaching the facing to the garment, trim and clip the seam allowance as usual. Press the seam allowances toward the facing and use the multiple stitch zigzag close to the seam, stitching through the faci[...]

APPLICATIONS OF THE BLIND HEM STITCH BLIND HEMMING The blind hem stitch provides a durable hem finish that is almost invisible on garments, drapes, and curtains. It is done easily with straight or slightly curved hems. With a little practice it will be a very quick and easy hem application and the hem will never need repairing. Procedure: • Prepa[...]

SHELL TUCK The blind hem stitch gives a very effective and easy way to make a shell tuck for lingerie, pillow cases, and decorative finishes. This works well on knits or on the bias of soft, woven fabrics. A single folded bias tape may be tucked in this manner, and then applied under a fold for a decorative hem on pillowcases or applied with the fa[...]

DECORATIVE STITCHES Combining rows of decorative stitch patterns is an easy, inexpensive way to create your own braids and trims for garments and household articles. Blending or contrasting colors of thread may be used to compliment the color of the fabric. Illustrations will give some of the attrac tive stitch combinations. Pattern: As desred Leng[...]

APPLICATIONS OF THE STRETCH BLIND HEM HEMMING The stretch blind hem stitch gives a stretchy, durable hem finish to knit fabrics. The two tiny zigzag stitches enable the hem to stretch with the fabric. It may also prevent woven fabrics from raveling. Proceed as for the regular blind hem stitch on page (25). EDGING The stretch blind hem stitch can be[...]

BUTTONHOLES Various fabrics require various methods of sewing buttonholes. Four different methods are given below, with suggested uses. If you are in doubt as to which method is best for your fabric, test the methods in question and choose the best according to the finished appearance. PREPARATION For the best results, a good quality merceriz ed co[...]

BUILT-IN BUTTONHOLER This buttonhole eliminates the need for pivoting the fabric, It is used most often on light and medium woven fabrics. 1. Set the buttonhole control dial at the (#2k buttonhole picture. Lower the needle into the mark at the top end of the buttonhole. Lower the presser foot. A few stitches will be made for the bartack #2, turn to[...]

I TURN-AROUND BUTTONHOLES It is possible to make small and dainty buttonholes if you desire or repair damaged buttonholes. This entails a slight shifting of the cloth but with some practice, good buttonholes can be achieved. 1. Mark the length of the buttonhole on the cloth as shown in figure. 2. Set the needle position to the left and your stitch [...]

CORDED BUTTONHOLES Cording gives a reinforced raised button hole. It is excellent for use on bulky, woven fabric, or knits in which the stitching often gets buried and makes cutting difficult. On knits, a corded buttonhole will help keep the fabric from stretching out of shape. Choose a heavy cotton crochet thread or buttonhole twist to use for the[...]

SEAMS This stitch may be used on knits and woven fabrics, in areas of stress as a reinforcement stitch. It is ex celnt for curved seams such as armholes and crotch seams. For active wear such as ski pants and girdle fabrics which endure a lot of stress in bending and stretching, this stitch may be used for seaming throughout the garment. CAUTION: I[...]

APPUCATION OF THE RICK-RACK TOPSTITCHING/RICK-RACK A decorative topstitch can be produced with the rick-rack stitch. Stitch around the structural lines of the garment for a special effect. Topstitch braid or a decorative inset to add an additional creative flair. TAPERING/RICK-RACK Therick-rack stitch may be tapered to form creative stems and petal[...]

APPLICATIONS SMOCKING STITCH This stitch is very versatile and can be corded or used as a topstitch as other reverse stitch patterns. SEAMING SMOCKING STITCH The smocking stitch can be used to seam fine gauze type fabrics or bulky sweater knits, this results in less bulk for a finished 1/4 inch seam. ELASTIC THREAD SHIRRING Cuffs and bodices of lit[...]

APPLICATIONS ULTRA STRETCH -‘/‘- SEAM ING ULTRA STRETCH On most knits, a 1/4 inch finished seam, such as stitch and overcast or the overlock stitch, is more desirable than a 5/8 inch opened seam allowance. These stitches can create a neater, more profes sional finish, eliminate bulky seams, prevent curl ing, permit the garment to “give” und[...]

PARTS DESCRIPTION 1. Thread Take-up Lever 2. Pressure Release (Darning) 3. Top Plate Thread Guide 4. Tension Regulator 5. Top Plate 6. Handle 7. Needle Position and Pattern Selector Dial 8. Zigzag Width Control Dial 9. Bobbin Winder 10. Fly Wheel Clutch Thread Cutter Needle Clamp Presser Foot Thumb Screw Presser Foot Spool Pins Light Switch Presser[...]

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TWIN NEEDLE SWING TWIN NEEDLE SEWING EFFECTS To use a twin needle in the machine, remove the single needle, and insert the twin needle into clamp with the flat side to the back. Threading of the machine when using a twin needle is the same as normal with these exceptions: 1. Place thread, matching or contrasting in color, on each spool pin. 2. Hold[...]

PIN TUCKS Narrow tucks, sewn with thread that matches the fabric, produce subtle decoration on plain fabrics. Using the twin needle, sew straight lines on the fabric guiding the edge of the presser foot along each successive tuck to make parallel rows. Soft fabrics will be pulled to form a soft crease. To achieve a tuck on a fabric, increase the lo[...]

CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT The cording and zipper foot is used to sew in zippers and insert cording. Zipper: Set the needle position at “1” or “3” as needed to sew the right side or the left side of zipper respectively, so that the foot sews very close to the zipper teeth. QUILTING GUIDE Parallel straight lines are easy to sew with the quiltin[...]

• The All Purpose Foot This foot is flat on the bottom and has a wide hole to ac- commodate wide stitches. This foot should be used for all normal sewing. • The Straight Stitch Foot This foot is flat on the bottom and has only a small hole to accommodate only straight stitching. It may be used on sheer or soft fabrics for more control when the [...]

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL ACCESSORIES ROLLER FOOT Ideal for use on vinyls, imitation leathers, jerseys, syn thetics, velvets and denim. This foot helps keep both layers of fabric feeding the same. On very slippery fabrics, the roller foot helps prevent skipped stitches. OVERCAST FOOT Zigzag overcasting may tend to roll the edge of some fabrics causing bul[...]

Caution: Before cleaning the machine, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. BOBBIN CASE BOBBIN NOTCH / CLEANING HOOK ASSEMBLY 1. With take-up lever in highest position, and remove bobbin case. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Turn clamps outward and remove shuttle race cover. Remove shuttle body. Clean thread and lint from all parts, includin[...]

CHANGING LIGHT BULB Open the face plate by pulling towards the left. Turn the light bulb counterclockwise to remove. Replace the bulb by turning clockwise. A majority of service calls could be avoided by following these procedures and by first checking to see that the machine is: 1. Threaded properly top and bottom. 2. That the bobbin is wound even[...]

MINOR PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 1. SKIPPED STITCHES Skipped stitches have become a problem in recent years, especially with the appearance of knit fabrics and polyester threads on the market. Skipped stitches normally can be traced to four basic causes: A. The Needle (1) The needle is dull or bent. Change it, (2> The needle is placed incorrectly in[...]

3. NEEDLE COMES UNTHREADED A. Take-up lever is not in correct position as you start sewing. Always start and end with your take-up lever in its highest position. 4. NEEDLE BREAKS A. Pulling on fabric while sewing bends the needle, this may cause breakage if needle hits the plate. B. Needle is inserted incorrectly. C. Needle is too fine for the type[...]

GETTiNG READY TO SEW INDEX Using the Foot Control 1 Using the Extnesion Plate 2 Free Arm Features 2 Changing the Presser Foot 3 Changing the Needle 4 Winding the Bobbin 5 Changing the Bobbin 6 Threading the Bobbin Case 7 Upper Threading 8 Twin Needle Upper Threading 9 Adjusting Feed Dog Height 9 Picking Up Lower Bobbin Thread 10 Regulating Pressure[...]